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I bruised my ankle 4months ago, it healed but its starting to hurt again. what should i do?
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RICE: Rest it, ice it, brace it, elevate it ---and see your doctor.
Answered 2/9/2012
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Several things: Use ice on a daily basis, start using a brace to support the ankle and provide compression to the ankle, take alleve ( as long as you have no allergies).
Answered 5/26/2012
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